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Submitted photo Executive Director Matthew Glassman performs in the development of Double Edge Theater's “The Grand Parade of the 20th Century.”

Double Edge founder wins $225K award

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

ASHFIELD — Double Edge Theatre’s founder and artistic director, Stacy Klein, has received the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation’s 2013 Artist Award, presented to “20 of America’s most vital artists working in the fields of contemporary dance, jazz and theatre.” Klein is the only Massachusetts artist chosen by the New York-based foundation to receive the $225,000, multi-year unrestricted grant, presented by … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Teaching assistant Isaac Henry looks through colored windows in blocks with Cody Britt, 3, and Brandon Gent, 4, at the Washington Street Head Start Preschool in Greenfield.

Head Start cuts hit home locally

Monday, June 17, 2013

GREENFIELD — In the wake of federal spending cuts and a need to increase quality, anti-poverty agency Community Action is reorganizing its “Head Start” program — resulting in 129 fewer poor children across the Pioneer Valley who will be able to enroll in the free or discounted preschool/childcare service this fall. In Franklin … 0

Recorder file/Geoff Bluh In 2010, Ella Lester of Shutesbury, left, and Beatrice Gould of Pelham play on the beach at Lake Wyola State Park.

Neighbors: Get out and enjoy our parks

Monday, June 17, 2013

Hello neighbor. It’s time to get out and enjoy Franklin County’s parks. So many towns have pretty impressive parks, where children can play and adults can sit, relax or read ... whatever you feel like doing. Greenfield has several parks. There’s something for everyone. Montague is finishing up its renovations on Unity Park. … 0

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Recorder/Paul Franz A visitor pauses to take a photograph on the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls on Tuesday. Pictures in bloom
"I grew it specially for the occasion," Naomi Voldahl-Corliss (left) of Greenfield said of her mustache. In fact, she and friend Leah Boutotte picked up the 'staches from Curious Traveler Shandy, a beer company that features an handlebar mustache in its logo for its ale with lemon. Voldahl-Corliss and Boutotte were sampling brews at the 9th Annual Green River Brew Fest held behind Ryan & Casey Liquors in Greenfield on Saturday. Recorder/Trish Crapo Fashion trend
Recorder/David Rainville The Frog and Flower Parade winds its way down Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls during Saturday's 25th annual RiverFest. Greenfield's Maya Apfelbaum led a pre-parade workshop where kids and the young at heart made river-related masks, costumes and props. 25th RiverFest draws young and old
Recorder/Paul Franz Duke and Cooper swim in the Green River playing fetch with their owner Mark Rowe of Greenfield. Buddy system
Recorder/Paul Franz Ken Long of Turners Falls paddles in from some early morning fishing in a Wendell pond on Friday morning. Fishing spot
Recorder/Paul Franz Mohawk and Hawlemont fifth-graders got to experience colonial life at the Wilder Homestead in Buckland on Thursday. Jennifer Lee, a Narragansett descendent from Plainfield, talked about Native American life at her Eastern Conical Wigwam to students Evan Shippee, Hjordis Aho and Maitreya Smith. A taste of colonial life
Recorder/Paul Franz Paula Parsons of Northfield swings with her granddaughter Adele Ross, 4, of Greenfield, on Tuesday at Unity Park in Turners Falls. Swing shift
Recorder/Paul Franz Bleeding heart seems to drips off the vine next to the All Souls Church in Greenfield on Thursday. A study in pink
Recorder/Geoff Bluh Marilyn Lorenzo of Greenfield gets a smooch from 3-year-old Romeo while she was training him at the Green River Swimming and Recreation area. Not part of the training
Recorder/Mike Phillips Pete Mallett releases some rainbow trout into an undisclosed location on the Millers River. Pete is president of the Millers River Fishermans Association in New Salem. Stocking up
Recorder/Paul Franz John Graves of the Greenfield Department of Public Works flushes sediment from fire hydrants on Federal Street on Monday. Spray zone
Recorder/Mike Phillips It looks like snow in May during this foam demonstration by firefighters. Fire engine fans
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Letter: To a plant thief

Sunday, June 16, 2013

“Disappointed” (Definition made unhappy by the failure of one’s expectations.) To the person or persons that dug up a beautiful bleeding heart plant across the road from my house at 31 Mountain Road, Erving. That plant started from a small piece that was tossed out inadvertently with weeds … 0

Solstice events at UMass set for Thursday, Friday

Sunday, June 16, 2013

AMHERST — The public is invited to witness sunrise and sunset associated with the summer solstice among the standing stones of the UMass Sunwheel on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for sunset and on June 21 at 5 a.m. for sunrise. These events will mark the astronomical change of … 0

Building better fathers, stronger sons

Friday, June 14, 2013

TURNERS FALLS — On Monday, once fathers have finished basking in the general glow of Father’s Day, they are invited to a discussion on the topic of raising boys to be healthier men. The day after Father’s Day, a variety of social service groups invite parents, professionals and … 0

Erving fire chief job search prompts concern

Friday, June 14, 2013

ERVING — The Board of Selectmen this year took the unusual step of beginning a search for a fire chief with someone still in the job, a move that has prompted some online outcry in support of Fire Chief Almon “Bud” Meattey. A “Support Bud Meattey for Erving … 0

Submitted photo Alec Henry, a Wesleyan University environmental studies student, is leading the study of culverts along the Deerfield River.

Watershed group to study culverts’ effects on wildlife, roads

Thursday, June 13, 2013

SHELBURNE — Below Elm Street, a small stream flows through a culvert leading to the Deerfield River. The design of that culvert could have an impact well beyond its small stream — affecting the passing of wildlife upstream … 0

Erving to weigh Usher Plant future, school security, residency

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

ERVING — Spending to mothball the Usher Plant, security upgrades to the elementary school and a new residency requirement for future town hires in four key positions will be the proposals facing residents at a special town meeting on June 24. The first spending question asks for authority … 0

Brown leads in UMass poll for next governor

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

AMHERST — Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown leads all potential candidates in next year’s Massachusetts gubernatorial race, according to a new UMass poll released by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Brown’s closest theoretical competition would come from former … 0

Letter: Support our chief

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

I am writing because the word needs to get out about what is happening in our town. Our current fire chief is being asked to step down but no one can give US the people of the town a reason why? Our chief has served this community for … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Katie Clarke, Stephanie Marshall and Jenny Goodspeed are The Boxcar Lilies.

Harmony train

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

The Boxcar Lilies could never have foreseen the two years that followed the release of its debut album, “Heartwood.” Within months of the January 2011 release, the local female trio heard that its Americana music was playing on … 0

Young birthday neighbor meets ‘Iron Man’ in S.F.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Hello, neighbor. You all know by now that one of my favorite places in Franklin County is the Quabbin Reservoir. The reason I bring this up at this time is because, as you will see below, there is … 0

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